100 Best Concertos

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1▶CD: The Great Piano Concertos (I)
2▶CD: The Great Mozart Concertos
3▼CD: From Vivaldi to Bach: The Great Concertos on Period Instruments
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1Violin Concerto op. 8 “The Four Seasons”, no. 1 in E “La primavera”: I. Allegro
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
violin:
Monica Huggett (violinist) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
orchestra:
Raglan Baroque Players (UK baroque music ensemble) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
conductor:
Nicholas Kraemer (harpsichordist and conductor) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
balance engineer:
Tim Handley (engineer/editor/producer) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
recording of:
Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera”: I. Allegro (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera” (Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “Spring”)
Antonio Vivaldi3:36
2Violin Concerto op. 8 “The Four Seasons”, no. 2 in G minor “L'estate”: III. Presto
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
violin:
Monica Huggett (violinist) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
orchestra:
Raglan Baroque Players (UK baroque music ensemble) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
conductor:
Nicholas Kraemer (harpsichordist and conductor) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
balance engineer:
Tim Handley (engineer/editor/producer) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
recording of:
Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 “L’estate”: III. Presto (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 “L’estate” (Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 “Summer”)
Antonio Vivaldi2:41
3Violin Concerto op. 8 “The Four Seasons”, no. 3 in F “L'autunno”: II. Largo
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
violin:
Monica Huggett (violinist) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
orchestra:
Raglan Baroque Players (UK baroque music ensemble) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
conductor:
Nicholas Kraemer (harpsichordist and conductor) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
balance engineer:
Tim Handley (engineer/editor/producer) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
recording of:
Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “L’autunno”: II. Adagio molto (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “L’autunno” (Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “Autumn”)
Antonio Vivaldi2:40
4Violin Concerto op. 8 “The Four Seasons”, no. 4 in F minor “L'inverno”: I. Allegro non molto
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
violin:
Monica Huggett (violinist) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
orchestra:
Raglan Baroque Players (UK baroque music ensemble) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
conductor:
Nicholas Kraemer (harpsichordist and conductor) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
balance engineer:
Tim Handley (engineer/editor/producer) (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
recording of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”: I. Allegro non molto (from 1988-12 until 1989-03)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno” (Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “Winter”)
Antonio Vivaldi3:16
5Concerto for Four Violins in B-flat, RV 553: II. Largo
producer:
Nicolas Bartholomée (French sound engineer and producer of classical recordings)
editor and balance engineer:
服部光一郎 (engineer)
violin:
Fabio Biondi (conductor/violinist), Raffaello Negri, Andrea Rognoni and Renata Spotti (Classical violinist)
orchestra:
Europa Galante (Italian Baroque orchestra) (from 2004-01-11 until 2004-01-14)
conductor:
Fabio Biondi (conductor/violinist) (from 2004-01-11 until 2004-01-14)
recorded at:
Auditorium Paganini in Parma, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (from 2004-01-11 until 2004-01-14)
recording of:
Concerto in B-flat major, RV 553: II. Largo (from 2004-01-11 until 2004-01-14)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto in B-flat major, RV 553
Antonio Vivaldi2:14
6Flute concerto in F “La tempesta di mare”: I. Allegro
engineer and producer:
Nicolas Bartholomée (French sound engineer and producer of classical recordings)
editor:
Claire Luhan
recorder:
Lorenzo Cavasanti (recorder)
violin:
Fabio Biondi (conductor/violinist) (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
orchestra:
Europa Galante (Italian Baroque orchestra) (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
conductor:
Fabio Biondi (conductor/violinist) (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
recorded at:
Studio Tibor Varga in Sion, Valais (Canton of Valais), Switzerland (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
recording of:
Concerto in F major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Bassoon and Strings, RV 570 "La tempesta di mare": I. Allegro (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto in F major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Bassoon and Strings, RV 570 "La tempesta di mare"
Antonio Vivaldi2:12
7Flute Concerto in G minor “La nolte”: V. Largo (Il sonno)
engineer and producer:
Nicolas Bartholomée (French sound engineer and producer of classical recordings)
editor:
Claire Luhan
recorder:
Lorenzo Cavasanti (recorder)
violin:
Fabio Biondi (conductor/violinist) (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
orchestra:
Europa Galante (Italian Baroque orchestra) (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
conductor:
Fabio Biondi (conductor/violinist) (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
recorded at:
Studio Tibor Varga in Sion, Valais (Canton of Valais), Switzerland (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
recording of:
Concerto in G minor, op. 10 no. 2, RV 439 “La notte”: V. Largo “Il sonno” (from 1999-09-17 until 1999-09-23)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto in G minor, op. 10 no. 2, RV 439 “La notte”
Antonio Vivaldi1:23
8Mandolin Concerto in C, RV 425: I. Allegro
engineer, editor and balance engineer:
Alessandra Galleron
executive producer:
Alain Lanceron
producer:
Nicolas Bartholomée (French sound engineer and producer of classical recordings)
cello:
Maurizio Naddeo (cellist)
harpsichord and organ:
Sergio Ciomei
mandolin [Mandoline]:
Giovanni Scaramuzzino (mandolinist) (from 2001-10-09 until 2001-10-12)
solo mandolin:
Giovanni Scaramuzzino (mandolinist)
theorbo:
Ugo Nastrucci and Giangiacomo Pinardi
viola:
Ernesto Braucher, Stefano Marcocchi and Diego Mecca (violist)
violin:
Fabio Biondi (conductor/violinist), Robert Brown (Classical music violist), Lorenzo Colitto, Luca Giardini (classical violinist), Carla Marotta, Raffaello Negri, Andrea Rognoni and Renata Spotti (Classical violinist)
violone:
Francisco Montero (double bassist)
orchestra:
Europa Galante (Italian Baroque orchestra) (from 2001-10-09 until 2001-10-12, in 2002)
conductor:
Fabio Biondi (conductor/violinist) (from 2001-10-09 until 2001-10-12, in 2002)
recorded at:
San Giovanni Evangelista in Parma, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (from 2001-10-09 until 2001-10-12)
recording of:
Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425: I. Allegro (from 2001-10-09 until 2001-10-12)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425
recording of:
Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425: I. Allegro (in 2002)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425
Antonio Vivaldi3:16
9Violin Concerto no. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: I. Allegro
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
violin:
Elizabeth Wallfisch (violinist) (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
recorded at:
St Michael’s Church (Highgate) in Highgate, Camden (London Borough of Camden), Haringey, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
recording of:
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: I. Allegro (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
Johann Sebastian Bach3:52
10Violin Concerto no. 2 in E, BWV 1042: I. Adagio
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
violin:
Elizabeth Wallfisch (violinist) (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
recorded at:
St Michael’s Church (Highgate) in Highgate, Camden (London Borough of Camden), Haringey, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
recording of:
Konzert für Violine und Orchester E-Dur, BWV 1042: II. Adagio (Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042: II. Adagio) (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Konzert für Violine und Orchester E-Dur, BWV 1042 (Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042)
Johann Sebastian Bach5:56
11Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
producer:
Nicholas Parker (classical violinist, producer, engineer)
violin:
Alison Bury (violinist) (from 1990-08 until 1991-06) and Elizabeth Wallfisch (violinist) (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
recorded at:
St Michael’s Church (Highgate) in Highgate, Camden (London Borough of Camden), Haringey, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
recording of:
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace (from 1990-08 until 1991-06)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (from 1730 until 1731)
part of:
Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Johann Sebastian Bach3:52
12Brandenburg Concerto no. 1 in F, BWV 1046: I. Allegro
orchestra:
La Stravaganza Hamburg (from 1995-05-08 until 1995-05-31)
conductor:
Siegbert Rampe (harpsichordist and conductor) (from 1995-05-08 until 1995-05-31)
recorded at:
Katholische Kirche, Hardt in Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia), Germany (from 1995-05-08 until 1995-05-31)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 1 F-Dur, BWV 1046: I. (from 1995-05-08 until 1995-05-31)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 1 F-Dur, BWV 1046 (Brandenburg Concerto no. 1 in F major, BWV 1046)
Johann Sebastian Bach3:28
13Brandenburg Concerto no. 2 in F, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai
orchestra:
La Stravaganza Hamburg
conductor:
Siegbert Rampe (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 2 F-Dur, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 2 F-Dur, BWV 1047 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047)
Johann Sebastian Bach2:34
14Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 in G, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
orchestra:
La Stravaganza Hamburg
conductor:
Siegbert Rampe (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048, Hillborg version with new 2nd mvt)
Johann Sebastian Bach5:25
15Brandenburg Concerto no. 4 in G, BWV 1049: II. Andante
orchestra:
La Stravaganza Hamburg
conductor:
Siegbert Rampe (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 4 G-Dur, BWV 1049: II. Andante
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 4 G-Dur, BWV 1049 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049)
Johann Sebastian Bach3:14
16Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D, BWV 1050: III. Allegro
orchestra:
La Stravaganza Hamburg
conductor:
Siegbert Rampe (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 5 D-Dur, BWV 1050: III. Allegro
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
version of:
Concerto D-Dur, BWV 1050a: III. Allegro
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 5 D-Dur, BWV 1050 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050)
Johann Sebastian Bach5:02
17Brandenburg Concerto no. 6 in B-flat, BWV 1051: I. Allegro
orchestra:
La Stravaganza Hamburg
conductor:
Siegbert Rampe (harpsichordist and conductor)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 6 B-Dur, BWV 1051: I.
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 6 B-Dur, BWV 1051 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051)
Johann Sebastian Bach5:03
18Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1062: I. Allegro
harpsichord:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist) (from 1993-12-14 until 1993-12-17) and Gustav Leonhardt (conductor, harpsichordist) (from 1993-12-14 until 1993-12-17)
performer:
Melante Amsterdam (from 1993-12-14 until 1993-12-17)
recorded at:
Waalse Kerk (Walloon Church) in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands (in 1993-12)
recording of:
Concerto in C minor for Two Harpsichords, BWV 1062: I. [Allegro] (Concerto in C minor for Two Harpsichords, BWV 1062: I. Allegro, sometimes Vivace) (from 1993-12-14 until 1993-12-17)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1736)
part of:
Concerto in C minor for Two Harpsichords, BWV 1062
Johann Sebastian Bach3:46
19Harpsichord Concerto no. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: I. Allegro [excerpt]
harpsichord:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist)
performer:
Melante Amsterdam
partial recording of:
Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052: I. Allegro
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
version of:
Harpsichord Concerto No.1 in D minor, BWV 1052a: I. Allegro (early version of BWV 1052)
part of:
Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052
Johann Sebastian Bach2:38
20Harpsichord Concerto no. 3 in D, BWV 1054: II. Adagio [excerpt]
harpsichord:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist)
performer:
Melante Amsterdam
partial recording of:
Concerto for Keyboard and Orchestra no. 3 in D major, BWV 1054: II. Adagio e piano sempre
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Concerto for Keyboard and Orchestra no. 3 in D major, BWV 1054
Johann Sebastian Bach2:51
21Harpsichord Concerto no. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: I. Allegro
producer:
Simon Woods (producer)
editor:
Paul Baily (audio engineer) and Giles Holland (classical engineer, editor)
cello:
Wouter Möller (cellist) (in 1992-10)
harpsichord:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1992-10)
viola:
Wim ten Have (Classical viola and viol player) (in 1992-10)
violin:
François Fernandez (violinist) (in 1992-10) and Sayuri Yamagata (violinist) (in 1992-10)
violone:
Anthony Woodrow (string player (viola, viol, double bass)) (in 1992-10)
orchestra:
Melante Amsterdam (in 1992-10)
conductor:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1992-10)
balance engineer:
Simon Rhodes (senior recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (from 1993 to present)
recorded at:
Maria Minor in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands (in 1992-10)
recording of:
Concerto for Keyboard and Orchestra no. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058: I. Allegro (in 1992-10)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Concerto for Keyboard and Orchestra no. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058
Johann Sebastian Bach3:43
22Harpsichord Concerto no. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo
producer:
Simon Woods (producer)
editor:
Paul Baily (audio engineer) and Giles Holland (classical engineer, editor)
cello:
Wouter Möller (cellist) (in 1992-10)
harpsichord:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1992-10)
viola:
Wim ten Have (Classical viola and viol player) (in 1992-10)
violin:
François Fernandez (violinist) (in 1992-10) and Sayuri Yamagata (violinist) (in 1992-10)
violone:
Anthony Woodrow (string player (viola, viol, double bass)) (in 1992-10)
orchestra:
Melante Amsterdam (in 1992-10)
conductor:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1992-10)
performer:
Melante Amsterdam
balance engineer:
Simon Rhodes (senior recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (from 1993 to present)
recorded at:
Maria Minor in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands (in 1992-10)
recording of:
Concerto no. 5 for Keyboard and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (in 1992-10)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Concerto no. 5 for Keyboard and Orchestra in F minor, BWV 1056
Johann Sebastian Bach2:33
23Harpsichord Concerto no. 4 in A, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tanto
producer:
Simon Woods (producer)
editor:
Paul Baily (audio engineer) and Giles Holland (classical engineer, editor)
cello:
Wouter Möller (cellist) (in 1992-10)
harpsichord:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1992-10)
viola:
Wim ten Have (Classical viola and viol player) (in 1992-10)
violin:
François Fernandez (violinist) (in 1992-10) and Sayuri Yamagata (violinist) (in 1992-10)
violone:
Anthony Woodrow (string player (viola, viol, double bass)) (in 1992-10)
conductor:
Bob van Asperen (harpsichordist and organist) (in 1992-10)
performer:
Melante Amsterdam
balance engineer:
Simon Rhodes (senior recording engineer at Abbey Road Studios)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (from 1993 to present)
recorded at:
Maria Minor in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands (in 1992-10)
recording of:
Keyboard Concerto no. 4 in A major, BWV 1055: I. Allegro (in 1992-10)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Keyboard Concerto no. 4 in A major, BWV 1055
Johann Sebastian Bach4:22
4▶CD: The Great Violin Concertos
5▶CD: Great Concertos for Various Instruments
6▶CD: The Great Piano Concertos (II)

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